So when I began working on our storage bench, I designed the cut plan around those 1/4 sheets of ply (each being 24"x48"). Which means we used a minimum of new-purchase dimensional wood (yea!). Which means it took three to four times as long to get the pieces cut (boo!). But it also means that when I looked at how short 3.5" actually is for a storage area, I was able to simply add 1.5" to my boards and make the storage deeper (the pink pieces, see how they're 5" instead of 3.5"? That's what I'm talking about).
(Oh! And some of what you see above is for the jelly cupboard, coming up soon) One thing I regret is not deciding sooner not to cut any pieces at 1.5". Those were not much fun. As we'll soon see.
As I cut, Dave assembled. Ever wonder what a pocket hole is? This is a pocket hole:
Looks a little S-ish, doesn't it. It's supposed to be straight. I guess I tilted the circular saw a bit while ripping that 1.5" board for the leg. Stupid circular saw. Sloppy me.
Using a square, of course.
So that now the bench looks like this:
One of my cuts was about 1/16" off. Doesn't sound like much, does it?
Oh, no! No, I chose caulk covered by wood filler because it takes eight years to dry. Which is why the bench is not yet finished. I had wanted today's post to be a Reveal...I guess it'll have to wait. For eight years.
It's almost Valentine's!! It's almost Dad's 60th birthday!!!! (What are y'all getting him??)
Laugh, laugh, laugh. I know it's not really as funny as you write it, but you're such a good writer!
ReplyDeleteCool! It's gonna be awesome!
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